Gaborone International School (GIS) today unveiled its new logo and brand identity, celebrating a major milestone in the school’s growth and development. The launch forms part of a unified brand identity introduced across schools within the ADvTECH International Group, strengthening GIS’s position within the ADvTECH International family and reinforcing its leadership in delivering high-quality private education in Botswana.
Unified Brand Identity Across ADvTECH Schools
The new visual identity aligns Gaborone International School and Makini Schools in Kenya under a single designed logo, while each school retains its individual name, heritage, and local character. This approach honours the school’s historical foundation while positioning it for future excellence.
“Over the past decade, GIS has undergone significant transformation across its academic programmes, facilities, and staff development. The refreshed logo reflects this future-focused journey and reinforces the school’s commitment to accessible, high-quality education rooted in strong values and academic leadership,” says Horace Mpanza, ADvTECH Regional Managing Director.
A Reflection of Growth and Innovation
The rebrand reflects GIS’s sustained growth, ambition, and dedication to preparing learners for a rapidly changing world, while remaining rooted in its refreshed values of integrity, growth, excellence, and generosity of spirit.
Since ADvTECH acquired GIS in 2015, significant investments have been made in state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a modern Science and Technology Centre, expanded pre-school and primary facilities, enhanced sports amenities, and advanced digital learning platforms. Initiatives such as ADvLEARN and Guided Readers provide AI-enabled adaptive education aligned with global best practice.
“The refreshed brand identity aligns with our long-term vision to deepen the impact of GIS in Botswana’s education sector and the country’s wider economic prosperity. This milestone enhances GIS’s recognition as part of Africa’s leading private education provider and supports its mission to drive innovation and student achievement to empower Botswana’s next generation of global citizens.”
Horace Mpanza, ADvTECH Regional Managing Director
Significance of the New Logo
The new emblem incorporates five key motifs that reflect the school’s culture and values:
- The Book, representing academic excellence
- The Torch and Flame, symbolising inspiration and leadership
- The Pillar, reflecting strength and stability
- The Laurel Wreath, denoting achievement and honour
- The Shield, standing for tradition and security
These elements together affirm GIS’s commitment to delivering quality education while remaining grounded in tradition.
